In January, close to 2,100 Ukrainians have already been infected and three of them died, including two children.

REUTERS

Parents, including those who for years had fears that vaccinations could be harmful to their children, are now queueing at clinics after schools ban from classes unvaccinated students amid this year's measles outbreak.

In 2017, almost 4,800 cases of measles and five fatalities were recorded in Ukraine, according to Yahoo News citing AFP.

Since the start of this year, close to 2,100 Ukrainians have already been infected and three of them died, including two children.

In principle, vaccinations against certain infections are mandatory in Ukraine but there is no punishment for non-compliance.